AUG. 1, 1968
CAP Cadet William Hart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd G. Hart, was selected for the International Air Cadet Exchange to visit Canada for a period of approximately 21 days.
Col. Robert E. Key, a member
of the HHCo., 361st Civil Affairs Unit, Area “B,” Pensacola, has just completed
two weeks active duty at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, along
with 251 other officer and enlisted personnel.
Col. Key, an 18-year Army
Reserve veteran, spent his active duty in the Navy during World War II and is
presently assistant legal officer in the Pensacola Civil Affairs Unit. In
civilian life, Key is Circuit Judge, 35th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. He held
the Circuit Solicitor’s post from 1952-1965. He was born in Evergreen and
received his law degree from the University of Alabama.
A much needed “face lifting” has been taking place at Evergreen High School this summer. The school plant is getting a good general cleaning, painting and general fixing up thanks to Work Study Program through the State Vocational Education Department. The program totals $3,864 with $966 of that coming from local sources. Principal Roy Davis said the program was made possible through an appropriation of $750 by the Evergreen City Council, the remainder of the local funds coming from the school’s funds. Seven vocational education students at EHS are working 40 hours a week for 12 weeks under the supervision of Davis and Dave Fleming, vo-ed instructor.
66 YEARS AGO
AUG. 5, 1954
To J.W. Reeves, good farmer of Castleberry, Route One, goes the distinction of ginning the first bale of 1954 cotton in Conecuh County. Mr. Reeves ginned his bale at the Evergreen Gin on Fri., July 30. It weighed 473 pounds and graded middling one inch staple.
A meeting of the Board of
Directors and committee chairmen of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce has been
called for this (Thursday) afternoon at the City Hall it was announced today by
C.C. Miller, president.
Plans for auctioning off the
first bale of cotton of the 1954 season will be discussed and completed, Mr.
Miller said. The auction of the cotton which was grown by J.W. Reeves of near
Castleberry will take place in ‘No Man’s Land’ about 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon,
Aug. 7.
Another matter which will
probably be discussed at this meeting today will be making plans for opposing
the construction of the proposed new Highway 31 which is said would bypass
Evergreen by following a survey located about a mile west of the city.
Farnham Sisters Sell Old
Model Automobile: Last week marked the passing of another old Evergreen
landmark. The old 1917 Hanson automobile that sat for over 20 years beside the
home of the Farnham sisters, Augusta and Aline, was sold last week to E.R.
Stephens of near Ponce de Leon, Fla. Stephens towed the car to Florida for
renovation.
Many teenagers and young
adults hold fond memories of this vintage model automobile. It was almost like
a shrine, with children coming from all over the city to gape at it and play in
it. Much speculation was made on whether or not it would ever been sold. The
Hanson had been parked in the Farnham garage almost continuously since about
1928.
77 YEARS AGO
AUG. 3, 1944
Somewhere in France: Cpl.
Leroy Mooney, who was inducted into the Army in November 1940, took part in the
invasion on D-Day. He began his training at Ft. Benning, Ga. and received
further training at Ft. Bragg, N.C. before sailing from New York, N.Y. for
overseas duty. He landed overseas Nov. 8, 1942.
Cpl. Mooney has served with
the 41st Armed Infantry in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, England and
now he is proud to be serving his country somewhere in France.
Lyeffion Community Gets Canning Plant: The Lyeffion community has been selected as one of the 20 communities in the state for locating a community canning plant, according to H.D. Weathers, county superintendent of education. This plant will be of cement block construction, 30x62 feet, cement floor and composition roof. The materials for this building will be furnished by the board of education and the equipment will be furnished by the OYSA war production training program.
Pvt. W.G. Johnson Jr., an A.P.I. student until his enlistment, is with the Marines in Hawaii. He writes he likes that branch of service fine and is suntanned “brown as a pancake.” His sister, 1st Lt. Juanita Johnston is assigned with Recreational Personnel of Troop Carrier Command, Alliance, Nebraska. She was home recently on furlough for first leave in 10 months.
87 YEARS AGO
AUG. 2, 1934
The Evergreen Public Library has ordered a copy of the much discussed book “Stars Fell On Alabama” written by Dr. Carl Carmer, formerly connected with the University of Alabama. The book will be available within the next few days.
Dr. R.W. Hendrix Opens Office
Here: Dr. R.W. Hendrix, a native of Tuscaloosa, opened an office in the Ford
building Wednesday and will practice medicine in Evergreen and surrounding
territory.
Dr. Hendrix, who is the
husband of Mrs. Helen J. Hendrix, teacher of piano in the city school for the
last three years, obtained his M.D. degree from the Tulane School of Medicine
and served his internship at the Baptist hospital in New Orleans. Previously,
he had graduated from Starke’s University school and obtained a bachelor of
arts degree from Washington & Lee University. He is a member of Lambda Chi
Alpha and Phi Chi fraternities.
Mrs. Hendrix, who is the
daughter of Dr. P.V. Speir of Greenville, expects to resume her classes here
when school opens next fall.
Paving Near End: Greenville,
Ala. – The eight-mile paving project leading west from Greenville towards Pine
Apple will be completed by early Fall, according to information given out in
Greenville.
The project is a link of the
Brandon Highway, leading towards Mississippi across the Lee Long Bridge near
Kathrine.
The eight-mile project on
Highway No. 31 at McKenzie is also progressing well and it will be completed
before the Winter sets in.
94 YEARS AGO
AUG. 4, 1927
Evergreen Gets First Bale of Season Wednesday: Mr. J.P. Huff, well known farmer who lives eight miles below, enjoys the distinction of being the first person to bring a bale of 1927 cotton to Evergreen. The bale was bought Wednesday and ginned by the Evergreen Gin Co., which is operating a splendid ginnery at the old stand of the Mobile Gin Co. This company ginned the cotton for Mr. Huff absolutely free of charge. The bale was purchased by Williams Cotton Co.
Local National Guard Boys Return Sunday: The boys composing Troop C of the 55th Machine Gun Squadron of the Alabama National Guard returned home Sunday after a most pleasant encampment of two weeks at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Capt. W.D. Lewis, commander of the local boys, says that he has nothing but praise for the boys in his company. He also commented upon the fine cooperation extended the troop by local people.
Stamps Store Building Nearing
Completion: The splendid store building which is being built by Mr. George C.
Stamps, is rapidly nearing completion. The work was held up for several days
recently on account of delay in the shipment of a large steel beam to be used
across the front of the building. This is being used to support the brick and
framework over the spacious lobby or arcade. It arrived the latter part of last
week and has been placed, this enabling the work to be resumed.
The building, when finished
will be one of the prettiest to be found in a small town or city. This
architecture is the newest thing out and the workmanship and materials are the
very best.
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